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Senior Accountant


Job Location:

Burswood - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (19 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description
  • Senior Tax Accountant
  • Public Practice
  • Hybrid
  • $120000 Super

An established Perth accounting and advisory firm is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a public practice accountant looking for greater client exposure autonomy and the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio.

Offering a hybrid working arrangement the position will suit someone who enjoys managing their own client portfolio while remaining part of a collaborative and supportive team.

The Role

As Senior Tax Accountant you will manage a varied portfolio of individuals companies trusts and SMSFs providing high-quality tax compliance and advisory services.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing and reviewing financial statements and income tax returns for companies trusts partnerships and individuals
  • Managing tax compliance requirements across a diverse client portfolio
  • Providing practical tax planning and business advisory support
  • Identifying taxation risks opportunities and strategies for clients
  • Managing and responding to ATO queries and correspondence
  • Building strong long-term relationships with clients
  • Working alongside accountants financial advisers and finance specialists to provide integrated client solutions
  • Reviewing work and providing guidance to junior team members
  • Contributing to improvements across systems processes and service delivery
  • Keeping up to date with Australian taxation legislation and regulatory changes
About You

To be successful you will ideally have:

  • Strong Australian taxation and compliance experience
  • Previous experience within public practice accounting
  • Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns across multiple entity types
  • CA CPA or equivalent qualification or be working towards completion
  • A relevant Accounting Finance or Commerce degree
  • Strong technical accounting and taxation knowledge
  • Experience with accounting and tax software such as Xero MYOB or similar
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients
  • The ability to manage competing deadlines and work autonomously
  • Experience mentoring or reviewing the work of junior accountants would be advantageous
Whats On Offer
  • Senior-level position with genuine client ownership
  • Diverse portfolio across individuals and businesses
  • Exposure to both compliance and advisory work
  • Hybrid working flexibility
  • Collaborative and experienced team
  • Opportunity to mentor junior accountants and develop your leadership capability
  • Broad exposure across accounting tax and financial services
  • Long-term career development within an established Perth practice

If you are an experienced public practice accountant looking for a role offering autonomy client interaction and flexibility we would like to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.


Required Experience:

Senior IC